Light Up Amber for Appendix Cancer 2025

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The objective of this campaign is to shine a light on this rare but increasingly prevalent cancer by illuminating landmarks nationwide and beyond.

It is crucial to understand that often there are no symptoms of appendiceal cancer. And when there are symptoms, they are often missed or misdiagnosed as they frequently mimic those of hernias, ovarian or uterine masses, Crohn’s or other GI diseases, or are so vague that they are repeatedly dismissed. Meanwhile, the cancer progresses, making it all the more challenging to treat once it is finally properly diagnosed. In fact, a significantly large portion of cases of appendiceal cancer are not properly diagnosed until the disease has already perforated the appendix and tumors have spread throughout the abdomen. In those cases where patients present with symptoms of simple appendicitis, the appendiceal tumor can be missed, and the patient is sent home from the hospital with a prescribed course of antibiotics to treat. This is particularly relevant for adults over the age of 50 who might experience symptoms associated with appendicitis, as these symptoms in older patients are increasingly thought to signal a potential appendiceal tumor.

ACPMP Needs Your Help! Ask your local landmarks to light up amber and then fill out this form so we can add it to the list. 

We encourage the community to share photos of the illuminated landmark on social media with the hashtags #AmberForAppendixCancer and #TurnAugustAmber and to spread information about the importance of early detection and specialized care for appendix cancer. All photo submissions will be entered for raffle prizes at the end of August! You can also submit your pictures to lightup@acpmp.org 

 


 

What is Appendix Cancer Awareness Month?

August is recognized as the official Appendix Cancer Awareness Month to increase awareness of this rare cancer and the need for MORE research to discover new treatments with the hope of one day finding a cure. The ACPMP Research Foundation was established in 2008 to fund research and education to improve the diagnosis and treatment of appendix cancer. As part of our educational efforts, ACPMP is excited to promote August as the official awareness month for appendix cancer. 

Along with establishing amber as the official ribbon color for appendix cancer, having an established awareness month further enhances ACPMP’s critical mission. To that end, in August, ACPMP will produce programming throughout the month of August to raise awareness of appendix cancer to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with this rare and complex cancer that claims the lives of many every year. Each and every patient’s life is precious beyond measure. Appendiceal cancer is what claimed the lives of Audrey Hepburn, ESPN personality Stuart Scott, mystery author Sue Grafton, mystery author and avid ACPMP supporter, Carol Higgins Clark, and just this past January, actor Adan Canto.

View all programming for the month of August here.

 


 

2025 Participating Landmarks

 

United States

Arizona
Mayo Clinic, Phoenix

Arkansas
Union Plaza Building, Little Rock (August 15)

California
Sails Pavilion, San Diego (August 17)
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego (August 17)

Delaware
Legislative Hall, Dover (August)

Florida
Brorein Street Bridge (August 17)
City of Tampa City Center at Hanna (August 17)
Curtis Hixon Park Palm Trees (August 17)
Fortune Street Bridge (August 17)
Kennedy Street Bridge (August 17)
Louver Fountain (August 17)
Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville
Old City Hall (August 17)
Platt Street Bridge (August 17)
River Tower Park (August 17)
Sulphur Springs Water Tower (August 17)
Tampa Riverwalk (August 17)

Idaho
8th & Main, Boise (August 16)

Illinois
875 North Michigan Ave, Chicago (August 5)
Berman Tower, Aurora (August 4 – 11)
Murray Baker Bridge, Peoria (August 30)
Wrigley Field Cubs 5th Inning Message, Chicago (August 17)
Willis Tower, Chicago (August 11 – 14)

Iowa
Fleur Drive (Ruan Connector), Des Moines (August 16)
Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge, Des Moines (August 16)
Jefferson Street Viaduct, Ottumwa (August 16)
Norbert F. Beckey Bridge, Muscatine (August 16)
SkyBridge, Davenport (August 5 – 11)

Michigan
Gallery Parking Ramp, Grand Rapids (August 16 – 25)
Gilda’s Club, Royal Oak (August 16)

Minnesota
France Ave, Edina (August 16 – 23)
Lowry Ave Bridge, Minneapolis (August 16)
I35W Bridge, Minneapolis (August 23)
Mayo Clinic, Rochester

Missouri
James S McDonnell Planetarium, Saint Louis (August 16)
Saint Louis Science Center, Saint Louis (August 16)

Nebraska
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Omaha (August 23)

New Hampshire
Memorial Bridge, Portsmouth (August 16)

New Jersey
Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Camden
Hunterdon County Historic Courthouse, Flemington (TBD)
Midland Park Borough Hall, Midland Park (August 4 – 10)
The Stone Pony, Asbury Park (August 11)

New York
Mid-Hudson Bridge, Poughkeepsie
Peace Bridge, Buffalo (August 17)
The Metropolitan, Rochester (August 16)

North Carolina
The Vue, Charlotte
Green Street Pedestrian Bridge, Winston-Salem
Liberty Street Strollway Bridge, Winston-Salem
Merschel Park, Winston-Salem
Twin Arches, Winston-Salem

Ohio
The Dublin Link, Dublin

Oklahoma
Skydance Bridge, Oklahoma City (August 23)

Oregon
Morrison Bridge Lighting Partner Program, Portland (August 17)

Pennsylvania
Broad Street Atrium, Philadelphia (August 15 – 17)
Gulf Tower, Pittsburgh (August 16)
Homestead Grays Bridge, Homestead (August 17)
Lt. Gov. Balcony Lights, Harrisburg (August 15 – 18)
One Liberty Place, Philadelphia (August 1)
PECO Crown Lights, Philadelphia (August 16 – 17, 23)
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia (August)
Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex, Harrisburg (August 15 – 18)
Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia (August 17)

Rhode Island
Sakonnet River Bridge, Jamestown (August 16)

South Carolina
Beacon of Hope at Cancer Survivors Park Alliance, Greenville (August 1 – 31)

South Dakota
Arc of Dreams, Sioux Falls (August 16)

Texas
Alamo Quarry Smokestacks, San Antonio (August 4 – 7)

Utah
Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City (August 1 – 3)

Wisconsin
American Family Field, Milwaukee (August 16)
Discovery World, Milwaukee (August 16)
Houdini Plaza, Appleton (August 1 – 3)
Mayo Clinic (August 9)
Mitchell Park Domes, Milwaukee (periodically through August)

 

Australia

Western Australia
Council House, Perth (August 16)
Great Northern Highway Port Hedland Interchange Bridge, Port Hedland (August 6)
Joondalup Drive Bridge, Neerabup (August 6)
Matagarup Bridge, East Perth (August 6)
Mount Street Bridge, Perth (August 6)
Northbridge Tunnel, Perth (August 6)
Trafalgar Bridge, East Perth (August 16)
Sky Ribbon, Perth (August 6)

 

Canada

Alberta
Calgary Tower, Calgary (August 24)

British Columbia
Confederation Garden Park Fountain, Victoria (August 16)
Confederation Garden Park Waterfall, Victoria (August 16)
Legislative Building, Victoria (August 16)
Parliament Building Back Fountain, Victoria (August 16)
Parliament Building Ceremonial Entrance, Victoria (August 16)
Parliament Building Front Fountain, Victoria (August 16)
Science World, Vancouver (August 6)

Manitoba
Esplanade Riel Bridge, Winnipeg (August 14)
Winnipeg Sign, Winnipeg (August 14)

Ontario
Canada Life, London (August 16)
CN Tower, Toronto (August 23)
Illumination of City of London Buildings and Amenities, London (August 16)
JA Taylor Building, London (August 16)
London City Hall, London (August 16)
London Ontario City Hall Building, London
Peace Bridge, Fort Erie (August 17)
RBC Place London, London (August 16)
Sifton Properties, London (August 16)
Toronto Sign, Toronto (August 16)

 

Ireland

Cork
Cork City Hall (August 29 – 31)

Dublin
Aras Mac Dhiarmada (August 30 – 31)
Casino Marino (August 30 – 31)
Collins Barracks (August 30 – 31)
Dept. of Education, Marlborough St. (August 30 – 31)
Dublin Castle Bedford Tower (August 30 – 31)
Dublin Castle Chapel Royal (August 30 – 31)
Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Kildare St.) (August 30 – 31)
Farmleigh (Water Tower) (August 30 – 31)
Four Courts (August 30 – 31)
National Concert Hall (August 30 – 31)
National Gallery (August 30 – 31)
National Library (August 30 – 31)
Phoenix Park Roundabout (August 30 – 31)
St Stephen Green – Wolfe Tone Monument (August 30 – 31)

Kilkenny
Kilkenny Castle (August 30 – 31)

Tipperary
Rock of Cashel (August 30 – 31)



View 2024’s list of participating landmarks.

If you would like to join our campaign, please contact us.

If you would like to volunteer for future awareness, education, or fundraising efforts, please fill out this form.

 

Submit your pictures to lightup@acpmp.org 

We encourage the community to share photos of the illuminated landmark on social media by tagging us @appendixcancerpmp on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtags #AmberForAppendixCancer and #TurnAugustAmber and to spread information about the importance of early detection and specialized care for appendix cancer. All photo submissions will be entered for a raffle prize at the end of August!


2024 Photos:

PHL International Airport, Pennsylvania
PHL International Airport, Pennsylvania

Photo by PHL International Airport Instagram

Photo by PHL International Airport Instagram

Legacy Bank and Trust, Missouri
Legacy Bank and Trust, Missouri

Photo by Legacy Bank and Trust Facebook

Photo by Legacy Bank and Trust Facebook

Ben Franklin Bridge, Pennsylvania
Ben Franklin Bridge, Pennsylvania

Photo by Darlene Grosso Miraglia

Photo by Darlene Grosso Miraglia

MGIC, Wisconsin
MGIC, Wisconsin

Photo by Erin Young

Photo by Erin Young

Pritzlaff Building, Wisconsin
Pritzlaff Building, Wisconsin

Photo by Erin Young

Photo by Erin Young

Gas Light Building
Gas Light Building

Photo by Erin Young

Photo by Erin Young

Discovery World, Wisconsin
Discovery World, Wisconsin

Photo by Erin Young

Photo by Erin Young

Mitchell Park Domes, Wisconsin
Mitchell Park Domes, Wisconsin

Photo by Erin Young

Photo by Erin Young

Niagara Falls, New York
Niagara Falls, New York

Photo by Mechelle Arnold

Photo by Mechelle Arnold

Niagara Falls, New York
Niagara Falls, New York

Photo by Mechelle Arnold

Photo by Mechelle Arnold

600 E, Wisconsin
600 E, Wisconsin

Photo by Renee H

Photo by Renee H

Baird Center, Wisconsin
Baird Center, Wisconsin

Photo by Renee H

Photo by Renee H

Schlitz Park, Wisconsin
Schlitz Park, Wisconsin

Photo by Renee H

Photo by Renee H

Discovery World, Wisconsin - Renee H
Discovery World, Wisconsin - Renee H

US Bank Center, Wisconsin
US Bank Center, Wisconsin

Photo by Renee H

Photo by Renee H

Willis Tower, Illinois
Willis Tower, Illinois

Photo by Ellen and Matt Zolper

Photo by Ellen and Matt Zolper

Willis Tower, Illinois
Willis Tower, Illinois

Photo by Ellen and Matt Zolper

Photo by Ellen and Matt Zolper

Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts
Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts

Photo by Jess Reddy

Photo by Jess Reddy

Legacy Bank and Trust, Missouri
Legacy Bank and Trust, Missouri

Photo by Legacy Bank and Trust Instagram

Photo by Legacy Bank and Trust Instagram

Wrigley Field 5th Inning Message, Illinois
Wrigley Field 5th Inning Message, Illinois

Photo by The Cubs

Photo by The Cubs

Amber Sunset, Canada
Amber Sunset, Canada

Photo by JJ Zimmer

Photo by JJ Zimmer

The Quarry, Texas
The Quarry, Texas

Photo by Macie Buck

Photo by Macie Buck

The Quarry, Texas
The Quarry, Texas

Photo by Macie Buck

Photo by Macie Buck

875 North Michigan Ave, Illinois
875 North Michigan Ave, Illinois

Photo by Ellen Zolper

Photo by Ellen Zolper

875 North Michigan Ave, Illinois
875 North Michigan Ave, Illinois

Photo by Ellen Zolper

Photo by Ellen Zolper

Science World, Canada
Science World, Canada

Photo by Tiffany Kartar

Photo by Tiffany Kartar

SkyBridge, Iowa
SkyBridge, Iowa

Photo by Rolando P Gamino

Photo by Rolando P Gamino

SkyBridge, Iowa
SkyBridge, Iowa

Photo by Rolando P Gamino

Photo by Rolando P Gamino

SkyBridge, Iowa
SkyBridge, Iowa

Photo by Rolando P Gamino

Photo by Rolando P Gamino

James S McDonnell Planetarium, Missouri
James S McDonnell Planetarium, Missouri

Photo by Patsy Hanrahan

Photo by Patsy Hanrahan

James S McDonnell Planetarium, Missouri
James S McDonnell Planetarium, Missouri

Photo by Patsy Hanrahan

Photo by Patsy Hanrahan

Home Lanterns
Home Lanterns

Photo by Christine Hill

Photo by Christine Hill

Obelisk - TA Travel Center, Missouri
Obelisk - TA Travel Center, Missouri

Photo by Dustin Royster

Photo by Dustin Royster

Obelisk - TA Travel Center, Missouri
Obelisk - TA Travel Center, Missouri

Photo by Dustin Royster

Photo by Dustin Royster

Obelisk - TA Travel Center, Missouri
Obelisk - TA Travel Center, Missouri

Photo by Dustin Royster

Photo by Dustin Royster

Union Station Kansas City, Missouri
Union Station Kansas City, Missouri

Photo by Delightful Lunatic Photography

Photo by Delightful Lunatic Photography

Union Station Kansas City, Missouri
Union Station Kansas City, Missouri

Photo by Delightful Lunatic Photography

Photo by Delightful Lunatic Photography

Union Station Kansas City, Missouri
Union Station Kansas City, Missouri

Photo by Delightful Lunatic Photography

Photo by Delightful Lunatic Photography

Hunstman Cancer Institute, Utah
Hunstman Cancer Institute, Utah

Photo by Huntsman Cancer Institute Instagram

Photo by Huntsman Cancer Institute Instagram

Wrigley Field Marquee, Illinois
Wrigley Field Marquee, Illinois

Calgary Tower, Canada
Calgary Tower, Canada

Photo by Zoey Rosoph

Photo by Zoey Rosoph

Calgary Tower, Canada
Calgary Tower, Canada

Photo by Zoey Rosoph

Photo by Zoey Rosoph

CN Tower, Canada
CN Tower, Canada

Photo by Zoey Rosoph

Photo by Zoey Rosoph

CN Tower, Canada
CN Tower, Canada

Photo by Zoey Rosoph

Photo by Zoey Rosoph

Science World, Canada
Science World, Canada

Photo by Virginia Nuttall

Photo by Virginia Nuttall

Berman Tower, Illinois
Berman Tower, Illinois

Photo by Village of North Aurora Instagram

Photo by Village of North Aurora Instagram

Winnipeg Sign, Canada
Winnipeg Sign, Canada

Photo by Savannah Wolitarsky

Photo by Savannah Wolitarsky

Esplanade Riel, Canada
Esplanade Riel, Canada

Photo by Savannah Wolitarsky

Photo by Savannah Wolitarsky

Greet Street Pedestrian Bridge, North Carolina
Greet Street Pedestrian Bridge, North Carolina

Photo by Amanda Moore

Photo by Amanda Moore

Willis Tower, Illinois
Willis Tower, Illinois

Photo by Debbie Stalsberg

Photo by Debbie Stalsberg

Wrigley Field, Illinois
Wrigley Field, Illinois

Photo by Ellen Zolper

Photo by Ellen Zolper

Esplanade Riel, Canada
Esplanade Riel, Canada

Photo by Judy Pontsioen

Photo by Judy Pontsioen

Terminal Tower, Ohio
Terminal Tower, Ohio

Photo by The Official Terminal Tower Lights Instagram

Photo by The Official Terminal Tower Lights Instagram

Beacon of Hope, South Carolina
Beacon of Hope, South Carolina

Photo by Sam Inman

Photo by Sam Inman

Beacon of Hope, South Carolina
Beacon of Hope, South Carolina

Photo by Sam Inman

Photo by Sam Inman

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Nebraska
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Nebraska

Photo by Jasmine Lasey

Photo by Jasmine Lasey

Chicago Skyline
Chicago Skyline

Photo by Kelsy Wyse

Photo by Kelsy Wyse

Homestead Grays Bridge, Pittsburgh, PA
Homestead Grays Bridge, Pittsburgh, PA

Homestead Grays Bridge Pittsburgh, PA
Homestead Grays Bridge Pittsburgh, PA

Chicago Skyline
Chicago Skyline

Photo by Kelsy Wyse

Photo by Kelsy Wyse

Slover Library, Norfolk, VA
Slover Library, Norfolk, VA

Photo by Andrea Strackbein

Photo by Andrea Strackbein

Slover Library, Norfolk, VA
Slover Library, Norfolk, VA

Photo by Andrea Strackbein

Photo by Andrea Strackbein

Skybridge, Davenport Iowa
Skybridge, Davenport Iowa

Photo by Rolando Gamino

Photo by Rolando Gamino

Skybridge, Davenport, Iowa
Skybridge, Davenport, Iowa

Photo by Rolando Gamino

Photo by Rolando Gamino

Metropolitan ROC Building, Rochester, NY
Metropolitan ROC Building, Rochester, NY

Photo by Susan Weiner

Photo by Susan Weiner

Metropolitan ROC Building, Rochester, NY
Metropolitan ROC Building, Rochester, NY

Photo by Susan Weiner

Photo by Susan Weiner

Metropolitan ROC Building, Rochester, NY
Metropolitan ROC Building, Rochester, NY

Photo by Susan Weiner

Photo by Susan Weiner

Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls

Picture from Live Cam

Picture from Live Cam

Alamo Quarry Smoke Stacks, San Antonio, Texas
Alamo Quarry Smoke Stacks, San Antonio, Texas

Terminal Tower, Cleveland, OH
Terminal Tower, Cleveland, OH

Terminal Tower, Chicago, Illinois
Terminal Tower, Chicago, Illinois

Photo by @ttowerlightscle

Photo by @ttowerlightscle

Dublin Bridge, Ohio
Dublin Bridge, Ohio

Skydance Bridge Oklahoma City, OK
Skydance Bridge Oklahoma City, OK

Photo by @dennisspielman

Photo by @dennisspielman

France Ave, City of Edina, Minnesota
France Ave, City of Edina, Minnesota

Photo from City of Edina

Photo from City of Edina

Esplanade Riel Bridge, Winnipeg, Canada
Esplanade Riel Bridge, Winnipeg, Canada

Photo by Chantale Thurston

Photo by Chantale Thurston

France Ave - Edina, Minnesota
France Ave - Edina, Minnesota

Photo by Rachel Olmanson

Photo by Rachel Olmanson

CN Tower
CN Tower

Fireworks at Niagara Falls
Fireworks at Niagara Falls

Photo by @abyriveraalvarez

Photo by @abyriveraalvarez

Lowry Bridge, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Lowry Bridge, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Photo by Rachel Olmanson

Photo by Rachel Olmanson

Murray Baker Bridge, Peoria, Illinois
Murray Baker Bridge, Peoria, Illinois

Photo by @fliptheswitch74

Photo by @fliptheswitch74

Ben Franklin Bridge, Philadelphia, PA
Ben Franklin Bridge, Philadelphia, PA

Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls